Thoughts from a Page Podcast
Episodes
Ross Montgomery - MURDER AT WORLD'S END
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Ross Montgomery about Murder at World's End, weaving Halley's Comet into his story, the late Edwardian period, conspira...
Amy Jo Burns - WAIT FOR ME
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Amy Jo Burns about Wait for Me, her inspiration for this book and for Elle Harlow, the world of 1960s and 1970s country...
Rachel Hochhauser - LADY TREMAINE
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Rachel Hochhauser about Lady Tremaine, writing an untelling versus a retelling of a classic fairy tale, tackling such a...
Devon Mihesuah - BLOOD RELAY
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Devon Mihesuah about Blood Relay, her desire to depict strong native women, avoiding a trauma story, dispelling myths a...
Kelly Hooker - February's Real Time Reading
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly joins me for February's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: Mad M...
Saara El-Arifi - CLEOPATRA
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Saara El-Arifi about Cleopatra, researching Cleopatra and the time period, how daunting it was to write about Cleopatra...
Elizabeth Heider - CHILDREN OF THE SAVAGE CITY
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Elizabeth Heider about Children of the Savage City, her main character's interesting job, the inspiration for Nikki...
Taylor Adams - HER LAST BREATH
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Taylor Adams about Her Last Breath, choosing a cave for the setting, creating a claustrophobic setting, his resea...
Tory Henwood Hoen - BEFORE I FORGET
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Tory Henwood Hoen about Before I Forget, tackling Alzheimer's in fiction, making Arthur an oracle, decisding who wou...
Libby Page - THIS BOOK MADE ME THINK OF YOU
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Libby Page about This Book Made Me Think of You, her inspiration for the book, selecting the books she wanted to includ...
Kelly Hooker - January's Real Time Reading
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly joins me for January's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: Upward B...
ReShonda Tate - WITH LOVE FROM HARLEM
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with ReShonda Tate about With Love From Harlem, why she decided to write about Hazel Scott, her research and why sh...
Gary J. Walters - WHITE HOUSE MEMORIES 1970-2007
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Gary J. Walters about White House Memories: 1970-2007, his role as chief usher and what that role entails, planning ...
Kelly Hooker - December's Real Time Reading
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly joins me for December's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: My ...
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - First Quarter 2026 Recommended Reads
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the first quarter of 2026. Mary’s titles January:All ...
Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2025
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2025. Our Top Shared Reads: Dead Money by Jacob Kerr This American Woman by Zarna Ga...
Matthew Norman - GRACE & HENRY'S HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Matthew Norman about Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon, writing a holiday romance, choosing which movies to incorp...
Beck Dorey-Stein - SPECTACULAR THINGS
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Beck Dorey-Stein about Spectacular Things, having her book selected as a Reese's Book Club pick, writing about sacrific...
Jayda Justus - Gift Giving for the Holidays 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jayda Justus of The History Mom recommends books for gift giving this holiday. Favorite Fiction: ● Nostalgic reading - The Star of Camp...
November's Real Time Reading
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly joins me for November's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: One &...
Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2024 (originally aired 12/9/24)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2024. Our Top Shared Reads: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston We Used to Life Here by ...
Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding - ANNE OF AVENUE A
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Emily Harding and Audrey Bellezza about Anne of Avenue A, modernizing Persuasion, the publishing process, co-writing...
Kelly Hooker - October's Real Time Reading
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly joins me for October's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: The Ever...
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of July through September 2025
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2025. Our shared top reads: Finding Grace by...
Noelle Ihli - ASK FOR ANDREA
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Noelle Ihli about Ask For Andrea , her inspiration for writing this one, BookTok, her prequel t...
Pamela Lamp - DO THE NEXT NEW THING
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Pamela Lamp about Do the Next New Thing, how she came up with the ideas for her book, writing a bo...
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Fourth Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the third quarter of 2025. Mary’s Titles: October Th...
Scott Carson - DEPARTURE 37
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Scott Carson about Departure 37, categorizing this book, his pseudonym and how it came about, how the...
Kelly Hooker - September's Real Time Reading
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the September's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: ...
Janice Hallett - THE KILLER QUESTION
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Janice Hallett about The Killer Question, trivia quizzing, her writing process and how she approaches it, infusing humo...
Catherine Chidgey - THE BOOK OF GUILT
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Catherine Chidgey about The Book of Guilt, how she came up with the ideas for this one, choosing who would tell the sto...
Judithe Little - GLORIOUS RUINS
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Judithe Little about Glorious Ruins, why she wanted to tell Misia Sert's story, why she enjoys telling the stories o...
Eliana Ramage - TO THE MOON AND BACK
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Eliana Ramage about To the Moon and Back, writing about the Cherokee Nation and its history, setting a portion of the s...
Kelly Hooker - August's Real Time Reading
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the August's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last...
Julie Clark - THE GHOSTWRITER
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Julie Clark about The Ghostwriter, why she chose the 1970s setting, the sprayed edges on her book, why memory is at the...
Ally Carter - THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Ally Carter about The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold, how this is a companion novel versus a sequel, why ...
Martha Barnette - FRIENDS WITH WORDS
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Martha Barnette about Friends with Words, her interest in words and word origins, hosting A Way With Words, what a call...
Kelly Hooker - July's Real Time Reading
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for July's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last: T...
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorites Reads from April through June 2025
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2025. Our shared top reads: The Correspondent by...
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn - Third Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the third quarter of 2025. Pamela's Selections: July A...
Nathalia Holt - THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Nathalia Holt about The Beast in the Clouds, how the panda bear was the last large mammal unknown to science, ...
Bruce Holsinger - CULPABILITY
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Bruce Holsinger about Culpability, why his publishing date moved up by three months (now we know it's an Oprah pick!...
Lidija Hilje - SLANTING TOWARDS THE SEA
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Lidija Hilje about Slanting Towards the Sea, writing about present day Croatia, her father's he...
Laura Wood - LET'S MAKE A SCENE
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Laura Wood about Let's Make a Scene, the challenges she faced while writing her first dual timeline and dua...
Kelly Hooker - June's Real Time Reading
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for June's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last: E...
Travis Kennedy - THE WHYTE PYTHON WORLD TOUR
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Travis Kennedy about The Whyte Python World Tour, his inspiration for this book, creating Rikki Thunder, wh...
Hazel Gaynor - BEFORE DOROTHY
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Hazel Gaynor about Before Dorothy, why this story appeals to everyone not just The Wizard of Oz fans, The Wizard ...
Karen Dukess - WELCOME TO MURDER WEEK
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Karen Dukess about Welcome to Murder Week, writing a mystery versus standard fiction, her trip that inspired this bo...
Renée Ahdieh - PARK AVENUE
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Renée Ahdieh about Park Avenue, crafting the Park siblings, exploring the Korean American immigrant experience, writi...
Ali Brady - BATTLE OF THE BOOKSTORES
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Ali Brady about Battle of the Bookstores, the You've Got Mail inspiration, writing the steamy scenes, creating a guy wh...
Kelly Hooker - May's Real Time Reading
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the May Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last: ...
Kristy Woodson Harvey - BEACH HOUSE RULES
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about Beach House Rules, deciding on a format for telling the story, finding the rig...
Annabel Monaghan - IT'S A LOVE STORY
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Annabel Monaghan about It's a Love Story, her inspiration for this book, writing sex scenes, creating Jane's ...
Mary Alice Monroe - WHERE THE RIVERS MERGE
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Mary Alice Monroe about Where the Rivers Merge, setting the book in the ACE Basin, writing a duology, her lov...
Judith Viorst - MAKING THE BEST OF WHAT'S LEFT
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Judith Viorst about Making the Best of What's Left, living the fifth fifth of your life, dealing with loneline...
Elisabeth Dini - BEARER OF BAD NEWS
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Elisabeth Dini about Bearer of Bad News, the idea of a bearer of bad news, what surprised her the most when writi...
Friends & Fiction - Celebrating 5 Years
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friends & Fiction authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Patti Callahan Henry join me to chat about celebrating their fi...
Kelly Hooker - April's Real Time Reading
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the April's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last:...
Virginia Evans - THE CORRESPONDENT
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Virginia Evans about The Correspondent, how her blurbs helped her encapsulate the book's description, the role Ann P...
Kristin Koval - PENITENCE
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Kristin Koval about Penitence, why she decided to write about forgiveness, choosing who would tell the story, tackling ...
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of January through March 2025
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2025. Our shared top reads: Dead Money by ...
Joanna Miller - THE EIGHTS
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Joanna Miller about The Eights, creating a strong sense of place, how she decided to write this book, her focus on the ...
Pamela Klinger-Horn and Mary Webber O'Malley - Second Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the second quarter of 2025. Pamela's selections: April: I S...
Belinda Bauer - THE IMPOSSIBLE THING
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing, the world of rare bird egg collecting, how hard it was to find information on...
Kelly Hooker - March's Real Time Reading
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the March's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last: ...
Elise Hooper - THE LIBRARY OF LOST DOLLHOUSES
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Elise Hooper about The Library of Lost Dollhouses, how she decided to write about dollhouses, her great-grandmother's d...
Nicholas Binge - DISSOLUTION
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Nicholas Binge about Dissolution, coming up with his stellar ending, his writing process, pursuing how memory works and...
Shara Moon - LET US MARCH ON
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Shara Moon about Let Us March On, highlighting an unsung heroine, her research, bringing Lizzie McDuffie to life, decid...
Patti Callahan Henry - THE STORY SHE LEFT BEHIND
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Patti Callahan Henry about The Story She Left Behind, the real life inspiration for this book, exploring how humans dea...
Chloe Dalton - RAISING HARE
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Chloe Dalton about Raising Hare, why she decided to write this memoir, her relationship with Hare, how her habits and l...
Gillian McAllister - FAMOUS LAST WORDS
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Gillian McAllister about Famous Last Words, subverting the standard thriller tropes, her writing process and how she de...
Kelly Hooker - February's Real Time Reading
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the February's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Las...
Penny Haw - FOLLOW ME TO AFRICA
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Penny Haw about Follow Me to Africa, how and why she decided to write about Mary Leakey, writing about a real person, d...
Marianne Cronin - EDDIE WINSTON IS LOOKING FOR LOVE
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Marianne Cronin about Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love, her interesting inspiration for the book, intergenerational fr...
Callan Wink - BEARTOOTH
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Callan Wink about Beartooth, his inspiration for this story, Hazen's name and how he chose it, Hazen's character, his p...
Jakob Kerr - DEAD MONEY
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Jakob Kerr about Dead Money, his inspiration for this story, how his work in the tech industry informed this book, how ...
Renee Rosen - LET'S CALL HER BARBIE
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Renee Rosen about Let's Call Her Barbie, the story of how Barbie came to be, why Barbie looks like she does, what Renee...
Kelly Hooker - January's Real Time Reading
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the January's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last:...
Tracey Lange - WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MCCRAY'S?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Tracey Lange about What Happened to the McCray's?, her personal inspiration for this story, reader response to her book...
Karissa Chen - HOMESEEKING
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Karissa Chen about Homeseeking, the interesting way she landed on the format for this book, her research, how the traum...
Fiona Davis - THE STOLEN QUEEN
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Fiona Davis about The Stolen Queen, how she came up with the ideas for this one, her research in Egypt and at the Metro...
Kelly Hooker - December's Real Time Reading
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the December's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last...
Joint Episode with Book Bumble - A Strong Sense of Place
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Book Bumble podcast and Thoughts from a Page come together for a joint episode about books contain a strong sense of place. Featured Books:...
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - First Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the first quarter of 2025. Pamela's selections: January: Th...
Kelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2024
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2024. Our Top Shared Reads: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston We Used to Life Here by Mar...
Jayda Justus - Book Recommendations for Holiday Gift Giving
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jayda Justus recommends books for gift giving this holiday. Her recommendations: Favorite Fiction: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran...
Marybeth Mayhew Whalen - EVERY MOMENT SINCE
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Marybeth about Every Moment Since, the inspiration for this book, her book dedication, society's current obsession with...
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of July - October 2024
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through early October 2024. Our shared top reads: The Wedding People...
Elly Griffiths - THE MAN IN BLACK
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Elly Griffiths about The Man in Black, how this group of short stories came into being, her favorite story in the colle...
Kelly Hooker - November's Real Time Reading
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the November's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last...
Sy Montgomery - WHAT THE CHICKEN KNOWS
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Sy Montgomery about What the Chicken Knows, her title and cover, why she loves chickens so much, what she wants her rea...
Marissa Stapley - THE LIGHTNING BOTTLES
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Marissa Stapley about The Lightning Bottles, her musical muses for Jane and Elijah, including a road trip component in ...
Podcast Takeover - Chapters and Chats with Chris Whitaker
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode, I am running a Chapters and Chats conversation with Chris Whitaker about All the Colors of the Dark. Chapters and Chats is run ...
Kirsty Greenwood - THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Kirsty Greenwood about The Love of My Afterlife, how popular the romance genre currently is, romance tropes and includi...
Lynda Cohen Loigman - THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Lynda Cohen Loigman about The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, the familial inspirations for this book, her title and stun...
Kelly Hooker - October's Real Time Reading
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hooker joins me for the October's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last:...
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - Fall 2024 Recommended Reads
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of Fall 2024. Mary's selections: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellor...
Kimberly Brock - THE FABLED EARTH
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Kimberly Brock about The Fabled Earth, how she decided to write about Cumberland Island and how she created her charact...
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of April - June 2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2024. Our shared top reads: How To Age Disgracefully...
Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding - ELIZABETH OF EAST HAMPTON
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I chat with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding about Elizabeth of East Hampton, how they decided to write together, modernizing Jane...